Implementation of use of specialist reports back to referring clinician or group to close referral loop
Description
Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the certified EHR technology.
eMeasure ID
First Performance Year
2017
Last Performance Year
Metric Type
boolean
Weight
medium
Sub-category ID
Care Coordination
CEHRT Eligibility
Bonus under ACI
Varidation
Functionality of providing information by specialist to referring clinician or inquiring clinician receives and documents specialist report
Suggested Documentation
1) Specialist Reports to Referring Clinician - Sample of specialist reports reported to referring clinician or group (e.g. within EHR or medical record); or 2) Specialist Reports from Inquiries in Certified EHR - Specialist reports documented in inquiring clinicians certified EHR or medical records